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Bushra Zaman

Among us nail art

My failed attempts at nail art

10 December 2022
Amidst the pretty patterns and cute colours, there is a side to nail art this isn't very pleasant.
10 December 2022
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How your food habits affect your sleeping pattern

24 November 2022
Dissecting the dynamic between dosing off and your favourite dishes.
24 November 2022
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How to deal with unsolicited flirting at work

3 November 2022
Unwanted attention can make life awkward, especially if it is at your workplace.
3 November 2022
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The epic battle between my appetite and food videos

14 October 2022
When food videos leave you hungry.
14 October 2022
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Young adults, or soon-to-be fossils?

12 October 2022
My date of birth says I'm young, but why does my body feel so old?
12 October 2022
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To the groupmates who disappear in the middle of assignments

10 September 2022
Certain teammates will mysteriously disappear into thin air whenever their work is due.
10 September 2022
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How working with mice turned me into a cat

28 August 2022
Strangely enough, interacting with mice in a lab every day has turned me into a cat.
28 August 2022
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Heat

4 August 2022
I always found the aftermath of even the lightest of rain showers to be too messy for my liking. That is, until global warming brought about a heatwave capable of causing existential crisis because you cannot discern between being alive and having melted away.
4 August 2022
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The falsehood of adulthood

Financial/educational stability in adulthood is confusing.
21 July 2022
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Why I can never manage to take an Eid profile picture

Can you?
3 May 2022
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Your guide to non-disastrous hair colours

Dyeing your hair? This article is for you.
13 April 2022
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Know this before getting a piercing

Things you should know before making that appointment.
9 March 2022
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Exercising for mental health

Exercising can do wonders for both your physical and mental state.
16 February 2022
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Stages of fighting with your sibling

If you know what that is like, here are the stages you might go through next.
9 February 2022
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Choice

I have always found it difficult to make a choice. Even the simplest of choices.
2 February 2022
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Roadblocks in research for women

Gender biases discourage women from pursuing careers in research.
2 February 2022
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Why women need to stop being told to learn self-defence

A potential issue lies in how self-defence could be negatively perceived.
22 December 2021
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How to successfully bring a pet home

Adopt only once everyone at home is onboard.
22 December 2021
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What is a “Model Pharmacy”?

Here's a quick explanation.
1 December 2021
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How Not to React to Compliments

Maybe make random noises?
27 October 2021
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When Your Food Cravings Depend on Your Mood

Do you have particular cravings based on your mood?
6 October 2021
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Can We Do More for Sustainable Fashion?

Sustainable fashion is a cultural push that is necessary going into the future.
28 September 2021
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The Impact of Unhealthy Competition on Children

Constant comparison can lead to the loss of individuality.
6 September 2021
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Magic

Abstract paintings are fascinating for many reasons, one of them being the many different opinions various people have about their true meaning.
1 September 2021
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The Real Cost of Beauty

Beauty seems to have ever-changing standards.
18 August 2021
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The 5 Stages of Shopper’s Guilt

No. 5 will really shock you.
18 August 2021
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Have Entrepreneurs in the Family? Treat Them Well.

Here's how you can do better.
11 August 2021
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The Fine Line between Rudeness and Honesty

Someone gives you honest feedback. Would you consider it helpful or rude?
4 August 2021

Pagination

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